Re: Surge Protector for TV?

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September 17, 2010 at 3:33 pm #1083
George L. Schmauch Jr.
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    Alright, lots of excellent information here, but I’m getting confused.  Thanks, everyone, for jumping in!  Here’s what I’m gathering:

    1.  I should definitely get a whole home surge suppressor.
    2.  Look into running a separate circuit for the TV.  Since I’m not an EE, can someone explain how this physically works?  What about the rest of the equipment, though?  Another separate circuit?  Keep in mind they’re on opposite sides of the room and the breakers are on the other side of the house.
    3.  Consider a power conditioner.

    What’s confusing to me at the moment is what exactly each of these are going to do.  Based on what I’m hearing from everyone, they all seem to do pretty much the same thing, which begs the question, “Why do I need them all?”  I’m definitely ignorant when it comes to electrical things, so I’m eager to understand how each one is beneficial in a different way.